Description

Considers processes that lead to specific changes in rheology and swelling properties of the buffer material

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

Bu22

Main Category

Main category for FEP

Internal process

System Component

System component to which the FEP applies

Buffer

Handling

Explanation of how the FEP is treated

Intact canister - Resaturation/ "thermal" period. Discussed together with Process Bu16 "Montmorillonite transformation". Intact canister - Long-term after saturation and "thermal" period. Discussed together with Process Bu16 "Montmorillonite transformation". Intact canister - Earthquakes. Part of the integrated assessment of buffer/canister/rock.

References

Bibliographic references to obtain more information

SR-Site Buffer, backfill and closure process report, TR-10-47, Section(s) 2.2.4, 3.5.15; SR-Site Main report, TR-11-01, Section(s) 7.4.3